Time to make your own DIY thread wrapped belt, guys. Check out the cute refashion DIY Steph has cooked up today. -Allison Hi friends! You know when you’re flipping through catalogs or surfing the web checking out the latest fashions, and you see something that is just sooo DIY doable you say to yourself, “why would I pay that much money when I could just make it myself!?” Well, guess what. That totally happened to me a few weeks ago…
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Making homemade soap is one of those crafts that sounds intimidating, doesn’t it? You picture yourself slaving over a stove, scorching your fingers pouring hot soap into tiny molds. But fear not! Homemade soap is actually one of the most insanely simple things to do at home. If you have a microwave, then you’re all set. No special equipment is required – not even tiny soap molds. And if you like knowing what goes into your cleaning products, especially the…
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Spring fashion – it’s not as trumped up as Fall fashion, which is a little bit of a travesty. I mean, really. Fall fashion ushers in 9 months of frigid frosty weather and nothing but grey skies. The fashion world should really get on that and switch up the pomp and circumstance, make it a Spring thing. Spring, which heralds in the greatest season of all … Summer! I know not everyone agrees with me about Spring fashion, I have…
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Time to make some foot scrub for your tootsies, I hear it’s almost Spring somewhere out there. I wouldn’t know, it’s frigid here with no outlook of Summer anywhere on the horizon (or calendar, or weather report) ever again. I’m not bitter, I just think The Groundhog is a big fatty liar who’s so far underground his little claws aren’t anywhere near the pulse of real life. And I happen to think he’s a little jerk who likes to mess…
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How to make your very own pencil polkadot tshirt scarf, using an old jersey tee. A craft for the ages. You guys! Stop throwing out all your old basketball tees (shut up, you totally have old basketball tees hanging around. Don’t you?). *ahem* Stephanie is a recycling, re-purposing ninja, so grab an old tshirt and your trusty scissors, pull up a seat, and learn how to whip up your own unity scarf. — (note from Allison) One of my favorite…
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Time to create some cool rustic jewelry and learn how to create and style the perfectly messy updo because friends, The Croods movie coming out. Have you heard of it? It’s an adorable animated movie about the story of a cave family at the beginning of time, and a little rebellious daughter (my favorite sort or daughter) who opens their whole world. It’s super cute for the kids, and I’ve got some sneak peeks of fun to keep you on…
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Do you know how to wear white pants in the Winter, and straight into Spring? It’s for real, we’re wearing white in the cold months now. This whole “no white pants after Labor Day” thing has got to stop. Winter whites are just so chic, you can’t pass them up just because of a silly rule, don’t you think? Now I’m not saying to wear your whole summer wardrobe during the winter. I know that’s not realistic. But you can…
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Here’s how to make a jeweled collar necklace: find a picture of your favorite expensive collared necklace, then go make one of your own for five thousand dollars less. Easy as pie. Have you jumped on the collar necklace trend? Yep, I’ve tried a peter pan version and even a chain one. But not long ago I was ohhing and ahhing over a Kate Spade necklace that was shaped like a triangle, like the points of a shirt collar. What…
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Grab your girl, your favorite boy, it’s time for some serious Spring shopping. Even though my part of the world has me waist-deep in snow with a forecast of snow and a blizzard on top, I’m dreaming of Spring. I’m always, always dreaming of Spring. Hey guys, a reminder about the Old Navy Kid Spring sale: it’s still on until 2/24 so hurry up and get your shop on! Girls Pop Color Skinny Jeans / Cut Out Faux Leather Sandals…
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